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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: Slic on January 17, 2013, 07:16 pm

Title: Question about delievery address
Post by: Slic on January 17, 2013, 07:16 pm
So, after reading the buyers guide and acquainting myself with how SR works, I'm still left with a question.

The buyers guide states to get a PO box, and whatever you do, do not sign for your package. This makes sense to me, however I see other people here posting about how they get their packages delivered straight to their house, and even some people saying that they sign for their packages. Would anyone help me out in explaining the risks associated with the different methods? I ask because honestly, leaving the PO box out of the equation would make it much easier for me, however I am more interested in my security than being lazy.

Title: Re: Question about delievery address
Post by: Slic on January 18, 2013, 01:07 am
If you rent I see no added risk by having the package sent to your house. Owning the house you get deliveries at may create complications if you ordered a "trafficking" amount of stuff.

Some vendors have options for tracking or you may have to sign for larger packages to protect the vendors interest. I suggest you avoid signing if possible.

Ah, so owning the house its getting delievered too should not be an issue as long as I'm not ordering too much? Thats good, as I'm only planning on ordering a very little amount of the ol' whacky backy.

I guess I'll look into getting a PO box, though. Thanks for the help
Title: Re: Question about delievery address
Post by: Empathy101 on January 18, 2013, 02:05 am
If you are just getting a little weed I suggest ordering it to your house unless you live in a strict state.
Title: Re: Question about delievery address
Post by: jnemonic on January 18, 2013, 03:04 am
Only problem i see with signing is, in the case of an intercept, it makes a controlled delivery much easier.

But for small O/S orders, and if it gives you more guarantee of delivery, then i would sign, some vendors prefer this.
Title: Re: Question about delievery address
Post by: globalshipping on January 19, 2013, 02:48 am
Not sure what it is in usa, but my packages from portugal that are registered get way more atention.

Every update you see on the tracking information, means that some postal worker had to pick up the package to scan the code. its not better for them to take from one bag to another, or take from the bag, get the scanning machine,scan and put it on the next delivery bag.

So it is passing alot more hands(and more time in each) till it gets to the destination. i feel its GETS WAY MORE ATTENTION.

Also registered packages usually have more valueable items, and in portugal that means its usually open to charge taxes on the importation.... i think its like that everywhere...

Just my .02btc

Title: Re: Question about delievery address
Post by: fourtyfour on January 22, 2013, 06:34 am

Also registered packages usually have more valueable items, and in portugal that means its usually open to charge taxes on the importation.... i think its like that everywhere...

Just my .02btc

you make a very good point there!